- By Ajeet Kumar
- Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
A 52-year-old Indian national has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger seated next to him on a Scoot Airlines flight from Singapore to Perth. According to a report by the New York Post, Sudhir Kumar Chahuan was arrested upon the aircraft's arrival in Perth on Tuesday, following an incident that occurred during the Monday flight.
What happened on Australian flight?
According to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Western Australia Police, Chahuan is accused of committing non-consensual sexual acts against the woman sitting beside him. The victim reportedly alerted the cabin crew during the flight. She was immediately moved to another seat for her safety, and crew members monitored the accused for the remainder of the journey while authorities were notified.
Indian national arrested
Upon landing in Perth, AFP officers removed Chahuan from the plane and placed him under arrest. He has been charged with, one count of sexual intercourse without consent and three counts of an act of indecency without consent.
Chahuan appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody.
Every passenger has the right to feel safe: Police
He is scheduled for a further bail hearing on Friday. AFP Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said, "Every passenger has the right to feel safe when travelling, especially when confined in an aircraft close to other passengers. Anyone subjected to unwanted contact is encouraged to alert the authorities, be it airline staff, the AFP or airport security, as soon as it is safely possible to do so. No act of indecency on an aircraft or at an airport is appropriate, and any travellers who break the law will be dealt with swiftly.”
Scoot Airlines has yet to comment on the incident.